Lorain County Community College · Elyria, Ohio
Medical Assisting Clinical Focus, Associate of Applied Science at Lorain County Community College
What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Clinical Focus, Associate of Applied Science at Lorain County Community College?
Medical Assisting Clinical Focus, Associate of Applied Science is a medical assisting associate degree at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio, offered hybrid. It takes two years; the one-year technical certificate is earned after the first fall and spring (65 credit hours). Externship: medical Assisting Practicum plus Phlebotomy Clinical Practicum. Cost: about $11,962 (estimated). The program names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA) exams.
- Cost
- $11,962estimated: $184/credit × 65
- Length
- 80 wk
- Credits
- 65
- Externship
- Included
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- CMAAAMA
- RMAAMT
- CCMANHA
How Medical Assisting Clinical Focus, Associate of Applied Science Works
- Credential
- Associate degree
- Format
- Hybrid
- Schedule
- Day
- Length
- Two years; the one-year technical certificate is earned after the first fall and spring
- Hours or credits
- 65 credit hours
- Externship
- Medical Assisting Practicum plus Phlebotomy Clinical Practicum
- Also covers
- phlebotomy; EKG
- Start dates
- Fall
Admission and Certification at Lorain County Community College
- Admission requirements
- High school diploma or GED, program application, 2.0 GPA
- Certification
- Eligible for the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) or CCMA (NHA) exam after the first year PBT (ASCP) phlebotomy certification exam
What Lorain County Community College's Medical Assisting Associate Degree Costs
- Tuition (school's wording)
- $184.03 per credit Lorain County residents, $209.21 out-of-county, $360.78 out-of-state, fees included (Fall 2026-Spring 2027)2026-27. Source: catalog.lorainccc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
- Estimated cost
- $11,962Estimated: $184/credit × 65, before fees. An estimate, not the school's own total.
Work out what the Lorain County Community College associate degree costs you after aid
From catalog.lorainccc.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How Medical Assisting Clinical Focus, Associate of Applied Science Compares
- Its estimated cost of $11,962 is below the median of $12,661 across 137 priced associate degree programs on this site (63rd lowest).
- At 80 weeks it is longer than the 78-week median for associate degree programs.
Is Medical Assisting Clinical Focus, Associate of Applied Science at Lorain County Community College Accredited?
It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.
Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers phlebotomy and EKG.
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Medical Assisting Clinical Focus, Associate of Applied Science at Lorain County Community College: Common Questions
How Much Does Medical Assisting Clinical Focus, Associate of Applied Science at Lorain County Community College Cost?
$184.03 per credit Lorain County residents, $209.21 out-of-county, $360.78 out-of-state, fees included (Fall 2026-Spring 2027) (2026-27). That works out to about $11,962 for the program, an estimate before fees.
How Long Is Medical Assisting Clinical Focus, Associate of Applied Science at Lorain County Community College?
Two years; the one-year technical certificate is earned after the first fall and spring, 65 credit hours, according to the school's program page.
Is Medical Assisting Clinical Focus, Associate of Applied Science at Lorain County Community College Accredited?
It isn't on the CAAHEP or ABHES lists captured October 12, 2026. Graduates can still sit the RMA (AMT), CCMA (NHA) or NCMA (NCCT) exams, which accept other education routes.
Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assisting Clinical Focus, Associate of Applied Science Prepare You For?
The program's page names the CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT) and CCMA (NHA).
Can You Take Medical Assisting Clinical Focus, Associate of Applied Science at Lorain County Community College Online?
Partly. It is hybrid: coursework online, with labs and the externship in person.
What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting Clinical Focus, Associate of Applied Science?
High school diploma or GED, program application, 2.0 GPA.
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